Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richmond rent stands today
Richmond, CA rent rose 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,567/month. Renters are paying $108 more per month on average than last year, with rent now at the peak level of $2,500/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Richmond runs 33.0% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with limited total rentals at 79 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Richmond rent for about $2,695/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,500/month. Houses command a median of $3,300/month while apartments are lower at $2,195/month, reflecting the 62.8% apartment share of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Richmond Heights rents fell 53.1% year over year to $2,285/month across 23 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 8.0% rise. Shields Reid saw a 31.7% increase to $2,100/month, showing notable divergence within Richmond neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$2,567/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $2,567 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $637 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, CA
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Richmond, CA
Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,779 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,347.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,695 | 2% | 77% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 |  3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 3% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
City Center | $2,250 | |
Coronado | $2,288 | |
Hilltop Bayview | $2,347 | |
Iron Triangle | $2,200 | |
Metro Richmore Village | $2,372 | |
North And East | $2,445 | |
Park Plaza | $2,100 | |
Point Richmond | $2,925 | |
Richmond Annex | $2,495 | |
Southwest Annex | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,450 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 2% | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
77%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Iron Triangle
Average rent
$2,200
Richmond Annex
Average rent
$2,495
North And East
Average rent
$2,445
Hilltop Bayview
Average rent
$2,347
Park Plaza
Average rent
$2,100
Point Richmond
Average rent
$2,925
City Center
Average rent
$2,250
Coronado
Average rent
$2,288
Metro Richmore Village
Average rent
$2,372
Southwest Annex
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Richmond, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Richmond, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Richmond and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
Richmond
33%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,595
4%$2,500
6%$3,415
10%$2,275
5%$2,442
32%$2,600
11%$2,807
3%$4,256
20%$2,395
4%$2,795
21%$1,996
3%$3,020
5%Discover rentals in Richmond, CA
5d+ ago
City Center apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,745
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Iron Triangle house for rent in Richmond
612 8th St #NA, Richmond, CA 94801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,760
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
3400 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,763–$2,677
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1701 San Joaquin St, Richmond, CA 94804
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Iron Triangle house for rent in Richmond
1000 Chanslor Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
1 bed
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Marina Bay condo for rent in Richmond
15 Shoreline Ct #15, Richmond, CA 94804
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,980
Condo for rent
20h ago
630 Harbour Way, Richmond, CA 94801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,950
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,227–$3,379
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
1d ago
144 13th St, Richmond, CA 94801
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,227–$3,379
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
5730 Bayview Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
1250 South 56th Street, Richmond, CA 94804
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
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Frequently asked questions for Richmond, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.
How much is rent in Richmond?
The average rent in Richmond is $2,567 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $637 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richmond?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond are Park Plaza ($2,100/mo), Iron Triangle ($2,200/mo), and City Center ($2,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?
To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Richmond?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Richmond average around $1,850/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,290/month, both relatively stable year over year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).